Modified UDAN Scheme to Build 100 New Airports with Rs 30,000 Crore Outlay

Exam-focused facts from the 4 September 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

The Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) plans to build 100 new airports over the next 10 years under the Modified UDAN scheme.
The approximate outlay for building these 100 airports is Rs 30,000 crore.
The Union Cabinet approved the Regional Connectivity Scheme - Modified UDAN for a 10-year period from FY 2026-27 to FY 2035-36 with a total outlay of Rs 28,840 crore.
The scheme aims to enhance air connectivity to tier-2 and tier-3 cities, Himalayan regions, remote areas, and islands like Lakshadweep and Andaman.